Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Intercorp Financial Services Inc. (IFS) is dated March 24, 2020. The report discloses a material event regarding the rescheduling and format change of the company's 2020 Annual Shareholders' Meeting (ASM) due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent national state of emergency declared by the Government of Peru.
Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This document is a notification of a corporate governance event and does not contain financial performance data.
Material Changes
- Meeting Rescheduling: The 2020 ASM, originally scheduled for March 31, 2020, has been moved to a second call on April 7, 2020.
- Format Change: The meeting will be held exceptionally in virtual mode via teleconference to comply with health and safety measures preventing travel and gatherings.
- Agenda: The agenda for the second call remains the same as approved by the Board of Directors on March 17, 2020.
Outlook, Risks, and Management Commentary
Management cites the risk that the original meeting date could not be held due to restrictions on travel and gatherings under Supreme Decree No. 044-2020-PCM. The Board unanimously approved the virtual format to ensure compliance with sanitary measures adopted to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The meeting will be conducted in Spanish.
Shareholder Participation Requirements:
- Shareholders must register via email to ir@intercorp.com.pe at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.
- Required information includes full name, ID/tax identification, shares owned, contact details, and proof of ownership (brokerage statement for DTC holders).
- Proxies must also be submitted 48 hours in advance.
- Access instructions and codes will be emailed the day preceding the meeting.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the new meeting date: April 7, 2020.
- Confirm the virtual attendance registration deadline (48 hours prior to April 7).
- Check the Record Date for share ownership, which is set as March 18, 2020.
- Review the sample proxy letter available on the company website (www.ifs.com.pe) if voting by proxy.